Popular places to visit
![Gran Via showing night scenes, landscape views and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/26000/26515-Madrid.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Gran Via
Madrid’s famous shopping strip has boutiques and international brands, an exciting nightlife and an impressive display of early 20th-century architecture.
![Santiago Bernabéu Stadium](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/348000/348798-Santiago-Bernabeu-Stadium.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Cheer on the superstar players of one of the world’s most successful soccer clubs and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the colossal 81,000-capacity stadium.
![Puerta del Sol](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/224000/224504-Puerta-Del-Sol.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Puerta del Sol
Stand at the very center of Madrid and feel the buzz as thousands of people meet and greet before a night out, gather for protests, or start out on a tour of the city.
![Plaza Mayor featuring a monument, an administrative building and a square or plaza](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/50000/50958-Plaza-Mayor.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Plaza Mayor
This square has seen everything from markets and public celebrations to bullfights and executions. Today you’ll find street performers, artists and plenty of shops.
![El Retiro Park which includes a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/50000/50964-El-Retiro-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
El Retiro Park
Relax by the pond, walk through landscaped gardens, and admire the elegant statues and buildings in one of Madrid’s biggest and most popular parks.
![Royal Palace featuring château or palace, a city and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/51000/51050-Royal-Palace-Palacio-Real.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Royal Palace of Madrid
Be spellbound by the scale and splendor of the Spanish Royal Family’s former official residence.
Things to do
![Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4527454/cd44e208-3765-4a95-9d07-72a6645b4338.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options
![Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/521640/15649e15-4332-4154-b666-a5e962e5c9ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour
![From Madrid: Avila and Segovia Full-Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44540699/fa133614-07f3-490c-a00f-21dec99060f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
From Madrid: Avila and Segovia Full-Day Tour
![Big Bus Madrid Panoramic Open-top Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46260581/5c0074ca-abf7-4129-84c4-6a462f26812b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
![Toledo Half-Day Guided Tour with Cathedral included](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/168417/d4ad8238-ad03-42d5-af36-8736becb5f95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Toledo Half-Day Guided Tour with Cathedral included
![From Madrid: 3 Cities in 1 Day – Segovia, Ávila & Toledo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5036486/0e870b8a-eec0-4b57-ae7e-218bff13f276.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
From Madrid: 3 Cities in 1 Day – Segovia, Ávila & Toledo Guided Tour
Top hotels in El Pilar
![Hotel Emperador](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1000/915/59eabdfe_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2025
![Barceló Torre de Madrid](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15380000/15372000/15371941/807e046f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2025
![Hotel Riu Plaza España](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29350000/29345500/29345493/w8192h5459x0y0-3a753264_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2025
![Hard Rock Hotel Madrid](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66910000/66907000/66906927/f9388292_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2025
![Hotel Principe Pio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/561900/561845/82d60e5c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2025
![Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83330000/83323200/83323148/56b4f042_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2025
Other neighbourhoods around El Pilar
![Paseo de la Castellana](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/224000/224489-Paseo-De-La-Castellana.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Chamartín
Travellers choose Chamartín for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Colombia Station or Concha Espina Station and check out top sights like Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
![Sorolla Museum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/224000/224354-Madrid-Region.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Chamberí
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Chamberí. If sightseeing is on the list, Calle de la Princesa is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Islas Filipinas Station or Quevedo Station to see more of the area.
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Malasaña
Museums, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Malasaña. Make a stop by Gran Via or Manuela Malasaña while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Noviciado Station or San Bernardo Station to get around town.
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Salamanca
Salamanca is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like El Corte Inglés and La Caixa Foundation. See more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station.
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Recoletos
Travellers choose Recoletos for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station and check out top sights like Jorge Juan y Santacilia.
![Chueca featuring café lifestyle and a city as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/50000/50923-Chueca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Chueca
If you're spending time in Chueca, you might enjoy attractions like Gran Via and Plaza de Chueca. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Chueca Station to see more of the city.
- Gran Via
- Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- El Retiro Park
- Parque Warner Madrid
- Royal Palace of Madrid
- Prado Museum
- Madrid Zoo Aquarium
- Riyadh Air Metropolitano
- Puerta de Alcalá
- Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
- Casa de Campo
- Plaza de Cibeles
- Jarama Circuit
- Paseo del Prado
- Paseo de la Castellana
- Xanadu Shopping Center
- Las Rozas Village Outlet
- Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum